




Lasius
Lasius ants are small, hardworking insects that live in colonies. They are often seen marching in lines and are great at helping the environment by cleaning up and aerating the soil.
生息地: Forests
The Lasius ant is a small insect, typically dark brown to black, ranging from 2-9 mm in length, with queens being larger. It has a segmented body with a distinct waist and six legs. Many species appear smooth and shiny without excessive body hair.





カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
2/5 · 低い
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During winter, Lasius ants hibernate, becoming nearly inactive until spring arrives.
Lasius queens can live for over 20 years, laying thousands of eggs!
Some Lasius species will 'kidnap' pupae from other ants to be their workers!
They follow invisible scent trails, leading them directly to food and back to their nest.
Lasius can 'farm' aphids for their sweet honeydew, protecting them in exchange for this sugary treat.
Lasius can spray formic acid from their abdomens, which helps them defend against threats and hunt small prey.
Lasius can build complex underground nests with many tunnels and chambers, providing safety and food storage.
Lasius ants enjoy sugary liquids like honeydew and small insects for energy and protein.
Picus viridis
Green woodpeckers frequently dig up ant nests.
Aphis fabae
Lasius ants tend aphids for sugary honeydew.
Myrmica rubra
Larger Myrmica ants can raid Lasius nests.
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
2/5 · 低い
Be careful not to disturb ant nests, as they can bite if they feel threatened.
8-15 mm
2-9 mm
60-7300 日
Lasius ants enjoy sugary liquids like honeydew and small insects for energy and protein.
Forests
Foraging
6
500-50000
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